Young and Debt-Free: Is It Possible?

How are young Americans balancing their loan repayments with saving for the future?

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Are you feeling overburdened by student loan payments or the growing stack of credit card bills on your kitchen table? If you answered "yes" to either of those questions, you're not alone (especially if you're a young American).

This hour, personal finance experts will offer tips and tricks for young people looking to get out of debt. We want to hear your stories, comments, and questions, as well -- especially if you're in your 20s or 30s. We also consider the importance of negotiation for women.

For the United States, the 20th century marked a period of vast and unparalleled prosperity thanks -- in large part -- to an economic model known as the “mixed economy.” Under that model, the nation's government and markets operated in tandem, creating a robust coalition from which health, wealth, and well-being not only grew, but flourished.